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Jets Practice Report | Zach Wilson’s Confidence Is ‘Unflappable’

Jets Practice Report | Zach Wilson’s Confidence Is ‘Unflappable’


Competition at RT
With Mekhi Becton likely done for the 2022 season, the starting right tackle job is open for the taking. The Jets have been playing Chuma Edoga and rookie Max Mitchell at RT in recent practices. Edoga, who was drafted in the third round in 2019, has started 12 games. Mitchell, a fourth-round pick out of Louisiana, is further along than Saleh initially anticipated.

“Love his play demeanor, love his mindset, love where he’s at with regards to his responsibility and execution,” Saleh said of Mitchell. “Obviously he has a ways to go as far as understanding pass sets and how to play in this 1-on-1 situations. Same thing with the run game. … He’s learning. I promise you he’s never seen ends like we have and they’re all like that in the NFL. They’re talented. I like where he’s at.”

Carl Lawson, who’s periodically lined up against Edoga throughout camp, said of the USC product: “I observe a lot of film and I think Chuma is very talented. Very long arms, really quick feet and I think a lot of people on the team would tell you that as well.

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